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2,933 ft
Distance
-346 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-346 ft
Altitude change
8,725 ft
Altitude min
9,071 ft
Altitude max
9,071 ft
Altitude start
8,724 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-33.7%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
2,920 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
    Mammoth Lakes, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89317 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78972 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Skinny, Wallride

Fast, technical downhill with an optional ladder drop. Gets pretty steep in some sections.

Access Info

Starts from brake through and drops to the fireroad at shotgun. Pipeline is about a third of the way down.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Most adaptive riders will be completely fine on this trail, even though it's a double black. There are ride arounds for everything. For riders with front wheel drive, there is one steep little ramp over a log you might need a push over. Thats what makes this trail aMTB2. There will be a lot of sliding around in the kitty litter too. Access via Brake Through and the Flow Fall-Line Shortcut. The sort cut kinda sucks -- Its steep and loose -- but if you don't take it, you'll up on an exposed section of Brake Through where you will need a spot.

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  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 81 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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        Directions to flow-25052 trailhead (37.644510, -119.019260)

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        2:37 | 344 | Dec 29, 2020 , Mammoth Lakes
        Mammoth Mountain Bike Park - Flow Trail
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        2:44 | 574 | Nov 14, 2018 , Mammoth Lakes
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        3:12 | 374 | Oct 18, 2011 , Mammoth Lakes
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        0:18 | 223 | Jul 30, 2012 , Mammoth Lakes

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flow

        Where is Flow located?
        Flow is located in Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, Mammoth Lakes, California, United States. It is part of the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.64451, -119.01926.
        How hard is Flow?
        Flow is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Flow?
        The trail has 346 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,725 ft to 9,071 ft.
        Is Flow a point to point trail?
        Yes, Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Flow?
        Flow is 2,933 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Flow?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Flow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Flow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flow are:
        • July (17 activities)
        • August (16 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Flow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Flow. The trail is 2,933 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Flow?
        Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 1,472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,596 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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